Press Releases

Oct 22, 2026

New ACLU Report Outlines 76 Ways Mass Deportation Destroys Democratic Institutions and Exacerbates Hawaii’s Affordability Crisis

ACLU Warns Sweeping Federal Immigration Mandates Will Cripple Hospitality and Agriculture Industries, Demands State and County Leaders Block Deployment of Local Police Resources
Oct 8, 2026

ACLU of Hawaiʻi Takes No Position in Grassroot Institute of Hawaii v. Lopez

The civil liberties organization remains neutral on the constitutional questions in the pending case.
Oct 8, 2026

ACLU of Hawaiʻi Launches Search for New Finance & Operations Director

Affiliate seeks a detail-oriented leader to manage its $120,000 Honolulu-based fiscal portfolio, modernize financial systems, and reinforce compliance structures
Oct 2, 2026

Librarians Agree—Every Story Matters

Celebrating Every Story Matters Week: Schedule of Events
Oct 1, 2026

ACLU of Hawaiʻi Launches New Podcast, Rooted in Resistance

Rooted In Resistance Podcast – Exploring the people, histories, and untold stories behind the fight for civil liberties in Hawaiʻi.
Sep 30, 2026

ACLU of Hawaiʻi Welcomes Monica Luat as Legal Fellow

Monica Luat joins the ACLU of Hawaiʻi to advance systemic law reform and civil liberties across the Hawaiian Kingdom.
Sep 25, 2026

New ACLU and Amnesty International USA Report Documents Suppression of Pro-Palestine Speech on College Campuses

ACLU of Hawaiʻi calls for viewpoint-neutral protections for student speech, protest, and academic freedom
Sep 16, 2026

ACLU of Hawaiʻi Welcomes Sarah Bernardo as Policy Fellow

Sarah Bernardo joins the ACLU of Hawaiʻi to advance systemic law reform and civil liberties across the Hawaiian Kingdom.
Aug 28, 2026

Statement of the ACLU of Hawaiʻi on the University of Hawaii’s Response to First Amendment Concerns

Addressing Free Speech and Civil Liberties Policies on Campus